Marketing to consumers an business contacts is a complex matter which has as many ways to proceed as any other form of communication between humans. Generally successful marketing campaigns aim to present the sales message to the public through a variety of media. While most people may watch TV the opportunity which is presented by delivery of the message or offer through multiple channels has two major advantages. Firstly the reach of the message, that is the breadth of the market who come into contact with the message is enhanced by the use of multiple message media. Secondly the effectiveness of the message is enhanced by repetition and reinforced by delivery methods which focus on multiple senses. While a billboard may deliver to consumers an identifiable image of the product and provide visual cues which assist in building a cohesive internal impression a combination of billboard and radio has proven to be effective as it crosses over from a single sensory recording.

That's why cheap promotional products are an idea which has a place in most promotional campaigns. Handing out something which has genuine value and is of course open to complete sensory exploration allows others to make their own final conclusions and for the gaps in sensory perception to be filled-in with new impressions caused by use and handling of the cheap product provided. 

Why cheap promotional products? Because the low budget requirements are a way in which branded merchandise can simply be added to the existing schedule of marketing activity without the need for excessive shuffling or cancelation of activity. While most people in Australia are wary of using cheap products carrying branding as a means by which they can promote an offer made by their company in other parts of the world promotional marketing is first and foremost on the minds of marketing managers. The opportunities in Australia are therefore greater than they are in many parts of the world as the Australian market has been starved of promotional product campaigns. The average person out there would rather receive a physical gift carrying your marketing message than they would merely listen to your slogan on the radio.

While the best quality promo gear is one way to get the attention of selected clients and business contacts a cheaper model with branding which has the potential to be widely distributed could cause even greater response from the target market. Ultimately it depends on the nature of the product, competition in the market and the style of budget promotional items available. But one thing's for sure, and that's the fact that a great value marketing campaign will have a better result for your bottom line than one which is not fully considered and in which all elements do not act in unison. Cheap promotional products are only cheap if you buy the wrong line. In reality nobody but you knows the actual cost or value of the goods and it is up to you and the final consumer to silently negotiate the genuine apparent value of the offering.